Finding the Third Proportional to 43,217 and 66,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,217 and 66,670 is: 102,850.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,217 : 66,670 = 66,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,217/66,670 = 66,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,217x = 66,670 × 66,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,217x = 4,444,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,444,888,900/43,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,850.47
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